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GR57 BSO

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,696 mi
Last recorded115,696 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 BSO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 115,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 115,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working BULB 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working BULB 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 103,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2017 93,752 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,075 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 91,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,256 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,541 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,602 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 71,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 71,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,003 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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GR57 BSO is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 91,868 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR57 BSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GR57 BSO is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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